Just to keep you informed, as of April 10, 2015, here is a brief synopsis of things being worked
on/or accomplished in your City.
City Manager’s Office
 Attended the Wright Construction/Downtown Improvements 60% workshop at the
Community Center.
 Presented and update to the Government Affairs Committee Meeting at the Bonita
Springs Chamber of Commerce.
 Participated in a meeting with Deputy Mayor McIntosh and others to discuss the
nomination and selection process for the new Bonita Springs Hometown Heroes Award.
 Attended the Relay for Life chicken and ribs luncheon at BSU.
 Attended the progress update for South Lee Health Development at the Bonita
Community Health Center.
 The City of Bonita Springs was a platinum sponsor for the 2015 Market Outlook at the
FGCU Cohen Center. Deputy Mayor McIntosh and staff was in attendance.
 Met with Bonita Springs Wonder Gardens to finalize questions prior to closing on
Monday, April 13th.
 Met with staff and Wright Construction to review Old 41 plans.
 Held phone conference with Izzy Havernick regarding gaming legislation.
 Met with residents of Forest Mere about security concerns.
 Reviewed Communications Department updates with Lora and Patrick.
 Met with business owner relative to their concerns about placement of new Lee Tran
Bus Shelter in order to move forward with finalization of proposed compromise
settlement first communicated to Council at their April 1st meeting.
 Met with County staff and 2020 Program advisory group relative to the potential
purchase of Battista Island within the City of Bonita Springs, as well as to learn more
about proposed expansion or re-interpretation of current program guidelines and
criteria.
 Began the process of finalization of “Goals” for the April 2015 to April 2016 time period
for I.T., Public Works, and Code Enforcement Department Heads.
Code Enforcement:
 Director attended Market Outlook at FGCU.
 Code Outreach Coordinator Peggy Douglas spoke with various community groups and
organizers in preparation for participation in this weekend’s event in Rosemary Parkour first Bonita Building Blocks event.
 Director and Officer Villanueva met with Community Department and property owners
on Bonita Beach Rd and Old 41 regarding a new plan for improvements to the property
involving parking, dumpster enclosure, and new signs.
Communications Department:
Events:
 Processing Special Event Permit for Relay for Life Event
 Planning for Memorial Day.
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 Planning for Movie in the Park.
 Attended a Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting.
 Planning for Memorial Brick Installation.
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Bulletin Board updating, and BTV98 monitoring observed daily.
 Recorded Celebrate Bonita Event.
Press releases/Media:
 Assisted a reporter for a story on the Veterans Advisory Committee with the Bonita
Banner.
 Worked with News Press, Bonita Banner and Naples Daily News on stories covering
Celebrate Bonita.
 Released: Memorial Day Press Release.
Web/Social Media:
 Presented research for See, Click, Fix Application.
 Put in a request for google map to revise Riverside Park address.
 Promotions for Memorial Day Service.
Development Services:
 Cordera on Imperial – DR Horton, the home builder/developer of Cordera has plans to
open models to the public early next month. Several 6 plex buildings are under
construction including a brick paved front entry way and a small amenity center.
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 Highland Woods Clubhouse Expansion- Staff is currently reviewing plans to enclose the
existing clubhouse patio, enlarge the cart barn and construct a fitness facility.
 Center of Bonita – Staff is working with the contractor to agree on façade changes to the
Old Publix. Renovation permits for the interior of the new Crunch Fitness have been
approved. The Old Garden Center at the north end will soon be demolished to make
room for a new NCH structure and modified parking area.
 Bonita National – Many Single Family and Multifamily homes are currently under
construction. New residents have started to move in this Golf Course Community. The
golf course maintenance building and gate house are near completion. Phase 3
development plans are under review by staff.
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 Bonita Landing- Staff is currently reviewing a Development Order Plans for this new
single family Lennar Community consisting of 227 single family lots on 104 acres.
 American House - Developer plans to open the Phase 1 and 2 Building this month. The
extension of Longfellow has been completed and the turn lane open at Imperial
Parkway.
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 Bay Landing Memory Care- Staff is currently reviewing the plans for an 80 bed Memory
Care Facility in north Bonita. An LDO has been approved to start clearing a portion of the
land.
Finance:
 Completed the process of drafting the Audited Financial Statements. The report will be
released to City Council in April 2015.
 Preparing for the reporting process for the Audit Report.
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 Training continues for our new Accounting Technician, Melissa Stout.
 Prepared and submitted the Florida Department of Transportation Financial Report
 Began preparations for the 2015-2016 budget cycle. Developed dates for the budget
workshop and hearings.
 Preparing departmental budget packets which enables the departments to gather data
for their 2015-2016 budget requests.
 Met with Public Works and Parks and Rec for Capital Project Carryover discussions.
 Began drafting the Capital Carryover budget amendment.
 Discussed/reviewed signatory authority limits with Senior Staff for use in the second
phase of our new software implementation.
LCSO:
 Assisted with several narcotics investigations.
 Traffic Operation on Pennsylvania Avenue.
 Assisted with Burglary Search Warrant on Cherry Street.
 Attended City Council.
 Beach Patrol.
 Attended meeting with Lora Taylor reference Celebrate Bonita.
 Followed up with several burglary investigations.
 Traffic Operation on Windsor Drive.
Parks & Rec:
 Park staff assisted in the annual Celebrate Bonita event.
 Interviews were held for the Maintenance Specialist position with Timothy Hippensteel
chosen for the position. His start date will be Monday April 27 th.
 Met with Kristina Baller for capital carryover projects for the upcoming budget.
 Drainage project for the Old Recreation Center is underway. The front section of the
building had some flooding issues.
 Completed a successful Spring Break Camp for Lee County School children.
 Completed a draft of the Non-motorized vessel permitting and regulations under review
and will be brought to Council soon.
 The Fountain at the Liles Hotel had a broken filter pump. It has been replaced and is
working properly. The water will take a few days to clear up.
 Met with Hans Wilson for fishing platform TDC project for River Park. Bid documents
and plans are currently underway.
 Received a request from a Jehovah’s Witness group to set up an information stand at
the Dog Park. After review by the City Attorney, this is allowable as long as they do not
solicit patrons of the park and do not block access to any areas of the park.
As always, should you have questions regarding this, please let us know!
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